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Lost King of the Maya
Following archaeologists and scholars as they get to the bottom of a dynasty that ruled from the city of Copan (in present-day Honduras) from A.D. 426 to 820., NOVA: For over 20 years, a team led by archaeologist Bill Fash has been at the forefront of research into the ancient Maya kings of Central America. In 1999, NOVA’s cameras were there to capture Fash’s excavation of the burial site of the legendary ancestral king and original founder of Copan’s dynasty. It was a stunning find, deep in a crypt beneath, Following archaeologists and scholars as they get to the bottom—literally—of a dynasty that ruled from the city of Copan (in present-day Honduras) from A.D. 426 to 820. The dynasty’s founder, Yax K’uk Mo (whose skeleton is seen in the program), presided over a highly advanced civilization of astute astronomers. But their astronomy had a dark purpose: to track the planet Venus, which represented their god of ritual warfare and bloody sacrifice. Hector Elizondo narrates., The disappearance of the Mayan nation has captivated archaeologists for decades. What happened to these obviously powerful people and what was their world like? These questions are partially answered in the program Nova: Lost King of the Maya. The city of Copan was headed by a militaristic leader who achieved legendary status. Information gleaned from crumbling ruins and faded hieroglyphics provides some clues as to the lifestyle of the Mayans. Nova follows Bill Flash into the Central American jungle as he strives to understand this lost civilization.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “NOVA “Lost King of the Maya 28 4?
A: The main cast includes Hector Elizondo.
Q: When Did the “NOVA” Lost King of the Maya Released?
A: The Episode “NOVA” Lost King of the Maya 28 4 originally aired on 2001-02-13 and released in the year of 2001.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “NOVA” Lost King of the Maya?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “NOVA” Lost King of the Maya 284?
A: “NOVA” Lost King of the Maya 284 is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
